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Good Food Box Newsletter – October 22, 2025

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What's in your bag?

BC Only: Michell’s corn, org. potatoes, org. pears, Littlest Acre org. Japanese Hakurei Turnips, North Star Organic tomatoes, green onion & spinach

Cultural: yams, org. onions, Michell’s corn, Littlest Acre org. Japanese Hakurei Turnips, North Star org. cilantro & eggplant, Camas Farm org. garlic, orange, Farm Folk org. winter squash

Standard Plus: BC org. yellow Pugly potatoes, onions, Littlest Acre org Japanese Hakurei Turnips, Michell’s corn, oranges, org. bananas, BC org. apples, BC org. pears, org. graptes, Camas Farm org. garlic

Standard: BC org. yellow Pugly potatoes, onions, Littlest Acre org. Japanese Hakurei Turnips, Michell’s corn, oranges, org. banana, BC org. apples, Camas Farm org. garlic, grapes

Sustainable: BC org. potatoes, org. leeks, Gatton Farm org. Butternut squash, org. onions, Littlest Acre org. Japanese Hakurei Turnips, org. bananas, South Island Farm Hub org. celery & pears, North Star org. cilantro & kale

Fruit: org. bananas, grapes, BC org. apples, BC org. pears, oranges

Staples: BC org. yellow Pugly potatoes, org. onions, Michell’s corn & carrots, BC org. apples, org bananas, North Star org. spinach, Camas Farm org. garlic

Snack: org. bananas, grapes, BC org. apples, BC org. pears, oranges, Michell’s carrots

Wet Weather Reminder

Don’t forget to bring along your reusable grocery bags or totes to avoid the soggy demise of our paper bags if you’ll be hitting the elements on the way home. Even just getting to the car during this soggy season could be lethal for your produce — we want it to make it all the way home — not playing a game of 10 pin on the sidewalk!

Don’t waste those turnip greens. They make a delicious pesto, if you haven’t already tossed them into salad or roasted them with your turnips. This recipe from Fork in the Road is easily adaptable for your families needs.

Find the recipe here.

Roasted Japanese Turnips with Greens – Hakueri Turnips are sweet, crisp, tender and juicy, and it’ll take you by surprise. Find the recipe here.

I find it hard to get these turnips into a recipe as I often give them a quick wash and eat them as an apple. Some enjoy them raw with a sprinkle of sea salt.

How do you like these delightful turnips?

Roasted Japanese Hakurei Turnips from Littlest Acre are perfect for this Roasted Baby Turnips with Dijon-Shallot Venaigrette and Tarragon dish. It’s perfect for brunch or a side dish. Find the recipe here.

Sourdough Stuffing Muffins with Apple and Fresh Herbs are the perfect way to use up those wrinkly apples, limp herbs and celery or that bread that needs to get used up. The muffin trays make perfect portion sizes and make it easy to freeze for later meals. This is a great way to use some extra veg.

If you’re gluten free, substitute with a bread that works for you.

Find the recipe here.

This pear & leek soup, shared by It Doesn’t Taste like Chicken, is perfect for using old pears and scraggly leeks. it’s creamy without the vegan and can be made for the vegans in your life or with but and chicken stock. Whatever suits.

You can find the recipe here.

Tis the season to start getting spooky with your veggies, whether it’s carrots, turnips, or even potatoes, which make perfect ghosts…it’s the season to get creative with your boos.

Leftovers Fridge Storage Guide
Cooked Meat / Poultry: 3–4 days
Seafood: 3 days
Soups & Stews: 3–4 days
Rice / Pasta: 3–5 days
Cooked Veggies: 3–4 days
Pizza: 3–4 days
Gravy / Sauces: 1–2 days
Casseroles: 3–4 days
Egg Dishes (omelets, quiche): 3–4 days
Cooked Beans / Lentils: 3–5 days
Mashed Potatoes: 3–4 days
Cooked Tofu: 3–4 days
Cooked Noodles: 3–5 days
Curries: 3–4 days
Baked Goods (cake, muffins): 5–7 days
Salads (without dressing): 3–4 days
Salads (with dressing or mayo): 1–2 days
Cooked Grains (quinoa, barley): 3–4 days
Stir-fries: 3–4 days
Cooked Eggs (boiled, peeled): 1 week
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Let's Get Growing

The Oswald Park Community Garden is inviting you to an exciting fall garland workshop, happening Saturday, October 25th from 11:30am-1:00pm. 🌼
With all materials provided, all you have to bring is a good attitude and crafting energy! ✨
Registration is required. Sign up by October 20th using the link below. Entry is by donation at the door.
Photo Accessibility: Oswald Park Community Garden is hosting a fall garland workshop on Saturday October 25th from 11:30am to 1:00pm. All materials are provided. Entry is by donation. Registration is required. Register online by going to https://forms.office.com/r/VQSpUydCwb or calling 250-370-9101 ext 9.
Join us to beautify the chain-link fence that surrounds the Demonstration Site and Chambers Community Allotment Garden at 1216 North Park St. Contribute your creativity and pant a flora or fauna emblem to be fastened onto the fence! You can register for your free ticket to the event through the link. Bring your family! 🎨🪱
Updated fall restoration events!! 🍂🕸️🍄‍🟫
There are so many amazing events and restoration days happening this fall across the ÁLEN̲ENEC̸.
Two of our events have changed, so please make sure to update your calendar & keep your eye open for an email if you had previously RSVP’d.

Connecting in Community

🌈 Saanich Neighbourhood Place is still accepting registrations for their October SAFER Trans Family Dinner! 💖✨
This dinner is a warm, welcoming space for all Trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirit families. Whether you’re a parent, child, youth, or simply looking to connect, they welcome every kind of family—biological, chosen, foster, extended, blended, and beyond—to come together, share a meal, and build community. 💕
In collaboration with @broadviewunited 🏳️‍⚧️
📅 Wednesday, October 15
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Broad View United, 3703 St. Aidans St.
💫 Sign up through the link in their bio!
Please include any allergies or dietary needs when registering.
They can’t wait to gather, eat, and connect with you! 💫
Guitar for Youth – Let’s Jam!
Ever dreamed of playing your favourite songs on guitar? Now’s your chance! Join our fun and welcoming beginner guitar sessions, designed especially for youth ages 10 to 18. Whether you’ve never touched a guitar or are just starting out, this is the perfect space to learn, practice, and rock out together.
Tuesdays at the Fernwood Community Centre, 5:30–6:30pm, starting next week and runs until December 9!
It’s free. Only 8 spots available – registration required. Sign up today at communityprograms@fernwoodnrg.ca. Bring your own guitar if you have one!
Come join us for a Pro-D day skate next Friday Oct 24th @ 1:15pm in the Archie Browning Sports Centre. Skate and helmet rentals are available on a first come first serve basis. For more information visit esquimalt.ca/arena

 

Calling all teens! Join us for our free monthly art drop-in on Tuesday, October 21 & November 18. Drawing, painting, collage, and more! It’s free. Supplies and snacks provided. Come hang out and get creative!
If you have any questions, please email communityprograms@fernwoodnrg.ca.

🚨 Spots Still Available! 🚨

Don’t miss your chance to join our Parenting from Dad’s Perspective workshop series! 👨‍👧‍👦✨

This 4-week program is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and reflect in a supportive space for self-identified dads.

🗓 Nov. 6 – Nov. 27
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

✅ Light dinner provided
✅ Childminding available

Grab your spot while they last!
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Be part of Fernwood’s Grand Welcome!
We’re turning community ideas into action — and we’re looking for leaders and volunteers to bring them to life.
💸 Microgrants ($250–$1,500)
✨ Flexible and supported
👥 Perfect for anyone who wants to connect, create, and contribute
Ready to lead a welcoming project or join a team?
📧 Email Christian.C@fernwoodnrg.ca
Learn more here.

 

This Community Crafting Circle, we will come dressed up as our favorite witches/wizards. 🧙🧙‍♂️🪄Come hang out with us while we make our own grimoires! 🕯️ It can be whatever you want: a sketchbook, a journal, a planner, even a spellbook for your witchy diaries! Let’s make something cozy and fun together this spooky season 🎃💛

You are invited to our Día de Muertos Party with Dignidad Migrante on November 2, 2025!
We will honour life, memory, and culture at this special community gathering. Join us Sunday, November 2, 3:00 – 6:00pm, Fernwood Community Centre Gym, 1240 Gladstone Avenue. Everyone Welcome!
This celebration is a collaboration between Fernwood Neighbourhood House and Dignidad Migrante, bringing together neighbours of all backgrounds to share in this meaningful Mexican tradition. We’ll have music, food, a colourful altar, and activities — a vibrant space to celebrate loved ones who are no longer with us and to connect with one another. This event is a space to share stories, traditions, and resources that support trade immigrants and newcomers and build bridges across cultures. All are welcome to bring a photo or offering for the community altar. Come celebrate culture, memory, and community with us.
Join us for a walk around our beautiful neighbourhood and a coffee/tea and snack after in the Foster’s Centre.
11am-12:30 at Esquimalt Neighbourhood House, 511 Constance Avenue.
Free Meditation series at Esquimalt Neighbourhood House starting Oct 27th – Nov 17th at 6:30-7:30pm
Please email meditatemindandheart@gmail.com to register.
Our next Free talk for seniors will be Oct 23rd at 1:30pm